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Admission Requirements

Applicants must fulfill certain requirements to be admitted into these programs. The minimum requirements are listed below. Applicants who satisfy these requirements are not automatically accepted. We carefully review the background and qualifications of each applicant to ensure that those admitted will have a successful experience.

1. Language Requirements
You must submit one of the following test scores
:
 
TOEFL
TOEIC IELTS Cambridge (Advanced and Proficiency Exams)
paper computer
based
internet based
Business Management
(all four emphases)
550 213 79 760 6.0 Pass
Business Essentials 530 197 71 700 5.5 Pass
TEFL 540 n/a 76 740 6.0 Pass
Summer Intensive TEFL 550 n/a 79 760 6.0 Pass
TEFL Proficiency 525 n/a 69 690 5.5 Pass

2. Other Requirements:
(Business Certificate programs)
A letter of recommendation from a professor or supervisor attesting to the your experience and ability to excel in the relevant field
University transcripts (in English)
Your resumé or curriculum vitae (CV)
Essay: 200 words describing your 1) college coursework, 2) work experience, and 3) why you want to take the program.
Education and professional experience requirements:

6- or 9- Month Business Management Programs
1) University Study: Two or more years.
2) Work Experience: One to two years, depending on positions held.

Business Essentials:

1) University Study: Two or more years.
2) Work Experience: Not required.

TEFL programs, please submit:
Completed application form
A one-page statement explaining why you would like to take the TEFL Certificate Program or the Special Studies TEFL Certificate Program
Proof of language proficiency (see table above)
University transcripts for the most recent 2 years of academic studies.

TEFL programs:
Application must be submitted prior to the application deadlines or else a late-submission fee of $100 USD will be required if we are able to accommodate a late application review and if there is space in the program.

Questions regarding these admission requirements may be directed to ipinfo@ucsd.edu

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Important note regarding test scores

Please do not request that your testing agency/service send scores directly to UCSD.

We have a large campus, and any test scores received by the central mail office will be forwarded to the degree programs admissions office.

Extension International Student Services will not receive your scores if you request a direct submission!

Please obtain the results yourself and send a copy to us directly.

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